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• Spring for 1.9 liter throttle body
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 8 May 2006 08:09:55 -0500
  Any one know where I can get a compatible spring for the throttle body that controls the gas pedal coming back up? It's...
• Re: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:40:25 EDT
  i have a late 85 vanagon here for parts as well..has the plastic coolant lines, cast lower control arms, auto trans.. sounds like...
• Baffled no more ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 14:01:22 -0800
  ...It was the idle control valve, that is on the top of the engine. Although the old one was buzzing, it did not work...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 14:50:40 -0400
  ...I >>>>>>> recommend the little controller from superbrite led, the controller that >>>>>>> looks like a iPod shuffle. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistair >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jun 25, 2014, at 7:50...
• Re: Connecting a 2nd battery & fridge questions
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 13:00:37 -0800
  ...The control panel (and fuse) are also connected to post 87. The switching posts 86 and 85 are connected to the alternator terminal D...
• Re: Vanagon Safety?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 22:22:02 -0400
  ...This allows you to stop not only with > control but also faster. Each wheel does the best that friction will allow. An experienced driver...
• Re: Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:24:14 -0400
  ...Solar charge controller (and solar panel) and an onboard 30 amp >'smart' charger. >Question: What kind of problems, if any, would I encounter if...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 May 2018 15:18:27 -0700
  ...Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s) >>>> >>>> >>>> Would installing a grease fitting (zerk type?) to each upper control arm >>>> bushing, and adding...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:58:51 -0700
  On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 1:57 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote: > In the vanagon, the amount of heat is controlled...
• Re: Recommendations for Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:37:17 -0700
  ...Cruise Control Suggestions > > Audiovox CCS100. Works great in my '90 Westy and several other Vanagons > that I know it is installed in. Problem: NLA...
• Cleaning intake parts
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:17:48 -0600
  ...I was wondering about cleaning the Idle Control Valve and various other parts. (not the AFM as I just ordered a new one, was...
• Re: Squeaking from front end (spare tire?) of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert L. Armitage
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 15:06:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It was worn upper control arm bushings making the offending racket. QUITE a difference... It _COULD_ be your spare, but sak the shop that...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO... Anybody in Cali been able to get theirs smogged and legal?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:37:24 -0500
  Frank Grunthaner wrote: > This is exactly the point I was trying to make in my post about conversions > and the smog control program in...
• Re: Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:29:10 -0700
  ...in black 4 alloy wheel hubcaps Alloy Wheel Lug Nuts Cruise control control unit Engine Compartment Gasket Tail pipe and gasket 1989 Owners Manual...
• Re: Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 21:19:59 -0700
  ...The charge controller should limit the current/voltage on your battery with no prob. And you can parallel it with other charging devices (e...
• Re: Cruise Control Problem
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 19:04:37 -0500
  ...Cruise Control Problem > I just deleted an email from Zoran Mladen (I think?) asking about the > magnets attached to the inner axle shaft/hub...
• How do you fix the heater controls?/ Also need seat uphol
  Historical mailing list - digest Herbie Dave
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18:33:09 EDT
  Dear Vanagurus, I have an 88 Vanagon GL that the PO screwed up the heater/defroster controls. I have looked inside tha dash and...
• Re: rust control and old exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 00:22:14 -0500
  ...rust control and old exhaust parts > Hello list, > Im looking for some advise on cleaning the rust off > of old exhaust parts, and then...
• Need HELP in creating the schematic for the Idle Stabilisator Control Unit...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 16:41:21 +0100
  ...sources for idle control value In a message dated 1/6/2003 12:02:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes...
• DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 08:45:18 -0500
  ...These, of course, were made with the stamped steel control arms. I easily removed the bottom bolts and the shocks dropped right out, but...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:04:16 -0500
  ...like a tall ship, so I replaced the upper > and > lower control arm bushings, the upper and lower ball joints and the > sway bar...
• Re: Squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:06:21 -0700
  ...upper control armNew ball joints, shocks and upper control arm bushings failed to fix my squeek last spring. Needless to say, I'm interested...
• Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 10:34:56 -0600
  ...I think this "connector 2" may be the wiring that goes from the G62 Coolant temp sensor to the Digifant Control Unit and the...
• Re: ^_Vanagon^_ ^_Stalls^_ Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:56:13 +0000
  ...Pin 12 is for the injectors, pin 14 is for the digifant control relay. Maybe one of the relays is flaky.   Either the fuel...
• Re: A-frame bushings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:20:31 -0700
  Upper ControlArm would be my guess ~ Is that correct JR ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 31 Dec , 2015, at 8:47 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > What...
• Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:48:20 -0600
  ...Are these adequate, or should I go with the Moog, as recommended by T3 Technique? Also, tried pressing Lower Control Arm Bushing on one...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:43:00 -0700
  ...As the system gets loaded down thee resistances help > to control the load on the alternator. Also, as so much wiring is not over...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:53:42 -0700
  ...10:24 AM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > > Like a manual switch controlled by the most amazing data processor of > all, > the human brain? ;) The...
• Re: TD coolant circulation pump
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 19:10:13 EST
  ...its controlled by the thermostat the afterrun fan has. when the car is shut off, and the coolant temp is high enuf to kick...
• Re: HEV conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:20:43 +1200
  ...Each motor would have a dedicated motor controller >but shared battery bank. The motor controller would utilize inputs of >throttle position and brake line...
• VW Radio Wiring?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 23:26:26 -0800
  ...It is from a fairly recent Jetta, and it can control a CD changer. It says "VW Premium Audio, Anti Theft, CD changer control...
• Wobbly Still Won't Go... Gurus pleassssse heeellllllppppp...
  Historical mailing list - Scott and Norma
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:45:12 -0800
  ...when cranking Current Control Relay / Fuel Pump Relay No audible click from relays No V at pin 87 of Digijet Control Relay (Bentley p97...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:56:36 -0400
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? > >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:07:58 -0400 > > > >Definately not the same. Cabirolet uses...
• Re: Stuck Defrost Fan
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 11:50:30 -0400
  Sounds like another case of an under-spec'd dash switch better used to control a relay than directly control the load. Anyone done...
• Audiovox ccs100
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:29:43 -0700
  Well, I finally got an Audiovox ccs100 cruise control. Back in spring I tried to purchase one from the US. No retail suppliers apparently...
• Re: teenagers and vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:14:17 -0700
  ...six speed, traction control, stability control, super responsive brakes, handling and acceleration, airbags everywhere. After he got his license in the MCS, we started...
• Re: The "Real" a NEW Micro-bus, now Element with pop top
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:17:46 +0000
  ...Pretty > annoying.Not as smooth acceleration as a real AWD or traction > control vehicle. Add to My mileage is much better than that, and...
• Re: Nice WBX....
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:28:09 +0000
  He is also offering a vacuum controlled throttle switch to replace the factor mechanical/electric one. Todd -------------- Original message -------------- From: Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE...
• Re: Friday - couple of recent tool acquisitions.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 09:34:10 -0700
  ...Now all you have to do is figure out how to tie that stuff into the NC controller! :)
• Re: Audiovox cruise control/Subaru engine
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 27 May 2010 22:56:49 -0700
  RE: CCS-100 setup All the Vanagon installs I've seen (including mine) used the magnetic picup mounted on the rear axle for the...
• Enough Already!
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 14:10:31 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Stop! In the past week an a half we have gone from Language Barriers to Oregon Bashing to Cruise Control Bantering. Enough is enough...
• Re: slight surge in idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Ted & Kathy
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 20:51:09 EST
  its the computer chip that controls the idle speed......$350.00, had it done about 6 months ago.........the idle raced like hell going...
• Re: cruise control - aargh!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:08:58 EDT
  Sounds to me like Jim might just need a vacuum bottle installed in his system to get this thing to work properly. Ken Wilford...
• Re: WTB Driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 21:10:55 -0700
  ...what could I keep there??? > > I keep the page I printed from the web that explains the vent controls. John McLean 87 Vanagon GL
• tack/dwell hookup
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 08:06:04 -0800
  I am wondering the correct hookup for my Sunpro tach/dwell? This is on a 87 Westy with Digifant control. I want to make...
• Need a pair of working black power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:32:04 -0700
  ...I don't need the wiring harness, controls, and etc. Just the mirrors with the wires attached is all I need. Thanks, Brian
• Bad idle or idle van
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 10:30:35 -0700
  ...Jumping the idle control device didn't help. Any ideas? Mike
• Re: No Start, No Pump, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 09:09:21 -0700
  Check the connection for the AFM, this controls the fuel pump, when the flap opens it turns the fuel pump on and does other...
• Heater Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:35:20 -0700
  I need to replace the switch that controls fan speed (to the left of the sliding temp/vent knobs). Any tips/tricks on how...
• AFM Tuning
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 13 May 2007 15:39:03 -0700
  ...I have done this, but I would like to have more control.. Mark Keller
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 5 May 2008 23:44:01 -0400
  Stephen Edwards <welfarewrkr@IGC.ORG> writes: > To lube or not to lube? I would lube them. I like Lubriplate Chain and Cable Fluid for...
• Re: A throttle puzzle Pictures of Insatll on Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:08:54 -0700
  So I have an '87 GL with what I believe is the stock cruise control. I don't know what the differences are in...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:13:25 -0400
  ...Lastly, I have seen recently on the list, that when all the work is done, and the control arm is reinstalled,the arm must...
• Re: Vanagon factory cruise control system... install resource?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:57:53 -0500
  ...actually the installing a cruise control system in a vanagon is one of the easiest installations you can do.. if you have all the...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 9 Jul 2021 19:41:07 -0400
  The idle stabilizer control unit behind the rear tail light controls this along with the idle air valve on the top of the engine...
• Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 11:32:44 -0700
  ...The level sensor just has a wire to the coolant level control warning control unit "relay". That relay then has an output wire that...
• Re: Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:11:24 -0500
  Most likely you have a bad idle valve controller. There are a number of outside factors that can cause this. Temp 2 sensor goes...
• Re: One other dumb question, removing air control sliders
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:56:30 -0600
  ...off or is there some trick? I'd like to replace the > bulbs so I can see the climate controls at night. > > Cheers, > Harry
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:36:51 -0500
  ...But a systematic, controlled comparison might show a lower average for AC. mcneely
• Re: Battery Leakage
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 14:44:14 +0100
  ...Starter turns but voltage > to distributor sender unit is too low (8V when minimum is 10V), outcome is > no > fuel, no spark from control...